BuildingPermitCost How Jackson County calculates your permit fee
The county charges a building permit fee using a fee table based on project value, with a $25.15 minimum. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical work gets its own permits.
The fee table
| Project value | Fee |
|---|---|
| $1 – $500 | $25.15 |
| $501 – $2,000 | $25.15 for the first $500 + $3.27 per additional $100 or fraction |
| $2,001 – $25,000 | $74.10 for the first $2,000 + $14.98 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
| $25,001 – $50,000 | $418.64 for the first $25,000 + $10.81 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
| $50,001 – $100,000 | $688.81 for the first $50,000 + $7.49 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
| $100,001 – $500,000 | $1,063.31 for the first $100,000 + $5.99 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
| $500,001 – $1,000,000 | $3,460.11 for the first $500,000 + $5.08 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
| Over $1,000,000 | $6,001.36 for the first $1,000,000 + $3.91 per additional $1,000 or fraction |
Surcharges
- Soil and erosion fee (single family dwelling): $25.00
What counts as project value
ICC Building Valuation Data table. Fee is based on the fair market value of the improvement as established by the most current building valuation data published by the code council (the code still cites the 'International Conference of Building Officials Standard Publication'). The permit packet says fees are based on square footage and estimated construction value from that data.
Worked example: a $350,000 new home
- Building permit fee: $1,063.31 for the first $100,000.00 + $5.99 × 250 per $1,000.00 over = $2,560.81
- Soil and erosion fee (single family dwelling): fixed = $25.00
- Total before trade permits: $2,585.81.
Fees people miss
May also apply (not in the totals above)
- Work without a permit: when work started before a permit was obtained; $418.64 on the standard projects.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Re-inspectionWhen: re-inspection | $47.00 per hour |
| Inspection outside normal business hoursWhen: after-hours inspection requested | $47.00 per hour, minimum 2 hours |
| Additional plan review for changes/revisionsWhen: changes to approved plans | $47.00 per hour, minimum 1/2 hour |
| Outside consultant plan reviewWhen: outside consultant used | actual cost |
| Soil & erosion control (land disturbance)When: land disturbance / development projects | $500.00 plus $100 per acre of disturbed land |
Trade permits are separate. Electrical: Residential electrical repair/upgrade $75 (commercial $150). Plumbing: Residential plumbing/gas repair $75 (commercial $150). Mechanical: Residential mechanical repair $75 (commercial $125).
How to apply
- Gather your plans and your project's total value.
- Submit to Jackson County Public Works, Development Division.
- Pay the permit and plan review fees when invoiced.
- Questions: 816-881-4649 · Technology Center, 303 W. Walnut, Independence, MO 64050